Players are flocking to Dam Battlegrounds to acquire Expired Respirators, a crucial medical loot item necessary for hideout upgrades. This is in response to recent community finds that have reaffirmed the Testing Annex as the best farming location.
Expired Respirators are necessary for Stage 2 of the Trophy Display Project, “Soaring Menaces,” which requires exactly three units: Spotter Relays, Wasp Drivers, and Hornet Drivers. This Arc Raiders mission rewards players with three Photoelectric Cloaks, high-end stealth items that increase their chances of survival in ARC-infested raids. Hideout development has increased the need for major blueprints such as Vita Shot.
Where to Find Expired Respirators?
The Testing Annex on Dam Battlegrounds is notable for its crowded medical boxes and minimal PvP danger, beating out hotspots such as Buried City Hospital. Enter with a Safe Pocket to lock in discoveries immediately, then dash south after spawning: main stairs up, left hallway to cabinets, drawers, and shelves. Success rates of 60-80% per 5-8 minute cycle can yield all three in 2-4 rounds through nearby extraction points.
Secondary loot sources include Cracked Bioscanners and Antiseptics to supplement additional crafts. Stealth experts target NA on non-peak servers for relaxed play, avoiding hostile groups.
While more secure than the hospital’s PvP mayhem, sound alerts and Adrenaline Shots are necessary for survival. Loot-in-pocket extraction points are the highest priority. Fall-back options include the Stella Montis medical area for non-aggressive queues or trades through community markets.